Nature isn't just "out there" in some pristine, far-off location. It's all around us, including right outside our doors.
Hi, my name is Shannon Trimboli and I'm here to help busy homeowners in the eastern U.S. create thriving backyard ecosystems they can enjoy and be proud of.
Join us as we ignite our curiosity and natural wonder, explore our yards and communities, and improve our local pollinator and wildlife habitat.
Learn more at: https://www.backyardecology.net/podcast
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How to Be Successful with Your Habitat Goals (00:10:25)
Summary When it comes to creating habitat, having a written set of goals can be extremely helpful in moving a task from the "I'll get to it someday" category to the "I'm actually going to get this don...
Short's aster: A beautiful late season extravaganza for pollinators (00:07:24)
Summary Late blooming native plants are crucial sources of pollen and nectar for pollinators. One of my favorite species that blooms in October, and often into early November, is Short's aster (Symphy...
The Science Behind "Leave the Leaves" (00:47:52)
Summary "Leave the leaves" has become an increasingly common mantra each fall. However, until recently little to no scientific research had been done to quantify impacts of leaving your leaves in a ty...
Black-eyed Susan: A must-have for the pollinator garden (00:09:04)
Summary Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a beautiful native plant that can be found throughout most of the eastern U.S. and makes a great addition to pollinator and native plant gardens. It can g...
A Bad Naturalist's Journey to Restore a Mountaintop Meadow (01:22:44)
Summary Paula Whyman shares her journey of trying to restore and manage a remnant prairie located on a Virginia mountaintop. Our conversation touches upon some of the challenges she faced, lessons she...
Native Plants That Attract Hummingbirds to Eastern U.S. Gardens (00:13:24)
Summary Hummingbirds are probably one of the most beloved groups of birds that people want to attract to their yards. In this episode, I share 10 of my favorite native plants for attracting hummingbir...
Gardening for Moths: Why It's Important for Backyard Conservation (01:11:36)
Summary In this episode, we focus on the fascinating world of moths and why gardening for moths is so im-portant for any backyard ecologist. We also talk about specific native plants grow to attract m...
9 Native Blueberries You Can Grow in the Home Landscape (00:14:29)
Summary Our native Vacciniums, what we commonly call the blueberries, are keystone plants which support tons of pollinators and wildlife. They also produce yummy berries which we can eat. In this epis...
Choose the Best Native Milkweed for Your Eastern U.S. Garden (00:19:34)
Summary Milkweeds are a common component of butterfly and pollinator gardens. Not only are they important for monarch caterpillars, but they are also used by a wide variety of pollinators. There are l...
Laurel Wilt: How Tiny Beetles Can Kill Huge Trees (01:17:55)
Summary In this episode, we dive deep into Laurel Wilt Disease which is a vascular wilt disease affecting trees in the Lauraceae family, such as sassafras, spicebush, and redbay. We discuss its histor...
Virginia strawberry: A Beautiful, Tasty, and Underutilized Native Groundcover (00:06:07)
Summary The Virginia strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) is our most widespread native wild strawberry in the eastern U.S. It supports a wide range of pollinators and wildlife. It can also make an amazin...
Ironweed's Beauty and Ecological Value in Your Garden: Mt. Cuba's Vernonia Trial (00:57:06)
Summary Each fall, the beautiful, rich, purple blooms of ironweeds (Vernonia spp.) grace fields and open areas throughout much of the eastern U.S. They are an ecological powerhouse for pollinators and...
Eastern Carpenter Bees: How to Peacefully Co-exist and Why They Are Important (00:15:14)
Summary While carpenter bees get a bad rap, they are also important pollinators and play a vital role in the ecosystem. Their bad reputation can also sometimes be overblown. So, let's talk a little bi...
Doug Tallamy's Habitat Restoration Story and How You Can Help Save Nature (00:49:08)
Summary Dr. Doug Tallamy shares the story of how he and his wife transformed their newly built home located on a former hayfield into a thriving forest ecosystem. We talk about how they got started, t...
Darkness Matters: Light Pollution's Threats and Simple Ways to Help (00:10:42)
Summary Darkness is a vital, and often overlooked, component of our ecosystems. Unfortunately, we're losing it to light pollution. Decreasing the light pollution around your home will not only benefit...
BirdCast: Revealing the Mysteries of Bird Migration (01:14:25)
Summary Twice a year billions of birds migrate across the U.S. We've only recently discovered just how large that number really is. Being able to quantify that number is thanks to a large degree to a ...
How to Do Spring Garden Cleanup for Pollinators and Wildlife (00:10:46)
Summary As gardeners, it's common to get the gardening itch in late winter and early spring. The temptation to finish cleaning up our gardens during this time is a natural temptation. However, when do...
Exploring the Fascinating World of Ground Nesting Bees (00:46:48)
Summary Ground nesting bees represent a significant portion of our native bee population, yet they often go unnoticed due to their solitary nature and unique nesting habits. In this episode, we dive i...
How to Attract More Birds to Your Yard (00:08:25)
Summary When someone decides they want to attract birds to their yard, often the first thing they do is put up a birdfeeder (or two). It's what we did when I was a kid, and it's what countless other p...
From Suburban Yard to Wildlife Haven: Amanda's Story (00:43:13)
Summary Amanda shares the journey she and her husband have taken to transform their small, suburban yard into a vibrant habitat for birds and pollinators. We discuss the various projects they've under...
We're back! (00:03:26)
Summary I am so excited to be relaunching the Backyard Ecology™ podcast! New episodes will be released every other week, and we have some exciting guests already lined up. Going forward, in addition ...
Top 10 Backyard Ecology Podcast Episodes: October 1, 2022 – October 1, 2023 (00:13:07)
I can't believe that 2023 is almost over! This year has flown by! For the past several weeks, I've been doing top 10 roundups of the different types of Backyard Ecology content. We've talked about the...
Top 10 Backyard Ecology "Shorts" (00:04:42)
Did you know that in addition to the regular Backyard Ecology videos that Anthony creates, he also produces a series of nature-trivia style short videos? Most of these videos are literally only a few ...
Top 10 Backyard Ecology Blog Articles: October 2022 - October 2023 (00:10:44)
I always like to do roundups of the top 10 blog articles and top 10 podcast episodes at the end of every year because I know how easy it is to miss stuff. Sometimes we have the best intentions to go b...
Top 10 Backyard Ecology Videos (00:08:38)
Did you know that we have a Backyard Ecology YouTube channel? If you're like many of the blog readers and podcast listeners who responded to our 2023 end-of-year survey, then answer is "probably not."...
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